MEET OUR STAFF

KAREN

Founder | Director | Business manager | Head pack leader

• NDTF Certificate III in Dog Behaviour and Training
• Dog first aid and CPR
• Certificate IV business management

Karen has a long history of medical management, but her real passion is dogs.

Karen’s passion for dogs started as a child, when her parents surrounded her with animals from an early age.

Her beloved late English Staffie Zac was one of her driving forces in opening Waggy Tails in 2017. Working long hours in demanding roles, she was plagued with feelings of guilt, having to leave Zac home alone for up to 12 hours a day. Her dream was to create a fun place for Zac and for owners to have their dogs cared for in a safe, friendly environment where they could interreact and have fun with other dogs.

Karen has had a love and passion for English Staffordshire bull Terriers for over 35 years. She has recently welcomed a new English Staffy puppy to her family called Erik. Just as Zac did, Erik will be ready to take on the new role of head greeter and to meet everyone with a big Staffy smile and a wagging tail.

You will find Karen occasionally in reception and she loves to have a chat and catch up with all of the Fur-parents, but these days she is busy in the office keeping the wheels turning. Karen has a wealth of knowledge and is happy to help with any questions you might have.

Her hobbies include weightlifting with her PT, long weekend bush walks at Banyule flats and footy.  She is a passionate Port Adelaide supporter!

Karen can’t live without Coffee, Spicy Thai food and cheese and crackers!

Jamie 

Manager | front desk customer care | Pawparatzi

• NDTF CERT III in Dog behaviour and training 

Jamie is a qualified hairdresser but soon discovered her passion was animals. She began her animal career as a veterinary receptionist and then became a dog day care attendant.  

Jamie has a great love of animals and has a wealth of animal experience and customer service. Jamie’s previous experience in a dog day care facility gives her vast experience in working in a pack environment.

Her awesome customer service skills come from staring work at a young age which gave her great confidence and communication skills.

She has great photography and social media skills. Make sure you check out all of the fun Instagram stories that are created by our awesome team.

Jamie has a passion for Golden retrievers. Her dog’s name is Bailey who is the love of her life, along with her partner of course. You will occasionally see this golden gentleman trotting around at waggy tails with his friends.

Jamie is a real asset to the team. you will find her in reception who loves a chat and happy to help with any of your questions

Her hobbies include reading, camping, painting, and yoga

P.S she can't live without coffee, true crime doco’s and Disney movies

TRACY 

pack leader |  Pawparatzi

• Frenchie mum 

Bio to come

Connor

pack leader | front desk customer care | Pawparatzi

Bio to come 

Emma

Groomer Extraordinaire 

• Accomplished groomer 
• 2nd place in asian fusion cut competition 

bio to come 

Nicole 

pack leader | front desk customer care | Pawparatzi

Leah

pack leader | front desk customer care | Pawparatzi

Ellie

junior pack leader | Cuddle queen | cleaner

Sienna

Cuddle queen | cleaner

Heidi

Cuddle queen | cleaner

Pixie 

Cuddle queen | cleaner

campbell 

Cuddle king | cleaner